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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 716.94 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 716.94 and 344.88 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 716.94 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/716.94 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 716.94 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 247,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,258.27/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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